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April 23, 2024 10:38 AM

Taiwan rattled by dozens of quakes, but no major damage

Taiwan's quake-hit eastern county of Hualien was rattled by dozens of aftershocks late on Monday and early on Tuesday, but only minor damage was reported and no casualties and major chipmaker TSMC said it saw no impact on operations. Largely rural and sparsely populated Hualien was hit by a 7.2 mag...

April 22, 2024 10:28 PM

Floods swamp southern China, spark extreme weather fears

Floods swamped cities in southern China's densely populated Pearl River Delta following record-breaking rains, sparking worries about the region's defences against bigger deluges induced by extreme weather events. The province once dubbed the "factory floor of the world" is prone to summer floods. ...

April 22, 2024 2:27 PM

Earth Day 2024: Saving the planet from plastic pollution

World Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, is dedicated to conserving the natural resources of the planet and seeking sustainable solutions to the challenges brought about by growth and development. This year’s theme, “Planet vs Plastics,” focuses on the environmental degradation and har...

April 19, 2024 3:26 PM

Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine

Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever lived, a monster estimated at up to 49 feet (15 meters) in length - longer than a T. rex - that prowled the swamps of India around 47 million years ago. Scientists said on Thursday they have recovere...

April 18, 2024 3:50 PM

India’s FY24 pulses imports hit 6-year high as red lentil purchases jump

India's pulses imports in fiscal 2024 surged 84% year-on-year to their highest level in six years after lower production prompted India to allow duty-free imports of red lentils and yellow peas, government and industry officials said on Thursday.   Higher imports by India, the world's biggest imp...

April 15, 2024 4:09 PM

India forecasts above average monsoon rains after dry 2023

India said on Monday it is likely to receive above average monsoon rainfall in 2024, in a potential boost for the country which depends heavily on the summer rains for its farm output. The lifeblood of India's economy delivers nearly 70% of the rain needed to water crops and recharge reservoirs and...

April 12, 2024 4:09 PM

Swiss women climate court win could expose governments to future losses

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR)'s recent ruling on Tuesday (April 9) in favour of more than 2,000 Swiss women, could see other governments soon face verdicts that would require them to improve their climate policies, legal experts said. The association of Swiss women, known as KlimaSenior...

April 10, 2024 12:40 PM

Russia, Kazakhstan evacuate over 100,000 amid severe flooding

Russia and Kazakhstan ordered more than 100,000 people to evacuate after swiftly melting snow swelled mighty rivers beyond bursting point in the worst flooding in the area for at least 70 years. The deluge of meltwater overwhelmed scores of settlements in the Ural Mountains, Siberia and areas of Ka...

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